Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Liquid Carrier
- Water
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Key Attributes
- Non-Corrosive to Mild Steel & Cast Iron
- Alkaline/Basic-pH Formula
- Non-Wetted by Molten Aluminum, Magnesium, Zinc and their Drosses
- Applied Like House paint AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
- Safe, Water-Based
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
- Ideal Use
- Immersion Tubes
- Metal Troughs, Molds
- Ladles, Skimmers
- Dross Buggies
- Shot Screens
- Stalk Tubes
- Funnels
- Use Notes
1. Do not dilute.
2. Resuspend the paint.
3. Clean surface of oils, dirt, scale etc.
4. Apply 1 to 2 thin layers by brush or spray to the substrate at ROOM TEMPERATURE or below 80 C.
NOTE: This paint contains acrylic polymers. Do not use
elevated temperatures above 80 C for the drying
process. Dry at room temperature or below 80 C
before placing into a furnace environment where any
emitted vapors or volatiles will be combusted.
5. Allow to thoroughly dry between coats and
before use.
Properties
- Appearance
- Gray
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Max Use Temperature for Air/Vac/Inert | 1652 (900) | - | - |
Max Use Temperature for Air/Vac/Inert | 1652 (900) | °F(°C) | - |
Use Atmosphere | All | - | - |
Fired Composition | min. 40 | - | - |
Liquid Carrier | Water | - | - |
Binder Phase | Potassium Silicate | - | - |
Active Ingredient Level | Medium Loading | - | - |
Brookfield Viscosity at 3/60 | 135 - 515 | - | - |
Specifc Gravity | 1.24 | - | - |
Coverage | 100-400 | - | - |
Coating pH | 8 - 9 | - | - |
H F R Ratings | 1-0-0 | - | - |
Substrate Use | All | - | - |
Safety & Health
- Safety Information
- Avoid freezing.
- For Industrial Use only
- Avoid breathing of spray/vapors.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Standard Size
wide-mouth 1 gallon pail. BN Hardcoat is a gray colored paint; turns white when heated >1292 F/700 C.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- min. 12 months, Minimum 12 Months